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Oh boy, where do I even begin? with a WARNING: this is overly sweet and really soapy. So, I was eagerly waiting for this perfume to arrive, filled with excitement and curiosity. The description promised a delightful blend of beeswax, smoke, yellowed paper, well-worn leather books, salty tears, and even a hint of metal. How intriguing, right? I was envisioning a complex and unique scent, something that would transport me to a world of bees and old books, with a touch of mysterious metallic allure. But oh dear, reality hit me like a ton of bricks. As I took that first sniff, none of those promised notes greeted me. No beeswax, no smoke, no paper or leather – they were all MIA! Instead, what I got was an overwhelming blast of sweetness that bordered on nauseating. The disappointment was real. I was hoping for a bee-smelling, bookish wonderland, but all I got was the scent equivalent of an Indian incense shop or an old lady's perfume box. And let me tell you, this was the most expensive scent in my whole order. Can you believe it? The more I thought about it, the more I found myself questioning why I took this risky perfume plunge in the first place. But I wasn't about to give up just yet. I heard rumors that aging might work some magic, so I decided to leave the bottle in the sun, hoping for a fragrance miracle. Maybe, just maybe, it could redeem itself and become the scent I had initially imagined. So here I am, crossing my fingers and waiting to see if time can work its wonders. Will this perfume transform into the sophisticated blend of my dreams (as promised!), or will it forever be that overly sweet soap bar I didn't sign up for? Only time will tell, and in the meantime, I've learned my lesson – not all fragrance adventures turn out as expected, and sometimes, you win some, and sometimes, you get a scent-gamble gone awry. Here's to better olfactory journeys in the future!

Picture the moment when I first encountered this fragrance, and oh, the disappointment! It was like expecting a red-carpet-worthy diva but instead being greeted by a boisterous foodie who just couldn't resist the temptation of lotus biscoff biscuits. Oh, what a sweet dilemma! It's like the scent said, "Hey, I'm here to indulge your dessert cravings, whether you like it or not!" but no class, sophistication or charm, just brown burnt lotus biscuit :-(( But hold on tight, for the story takes a delightful twist! Time works wonders in the realm of perfumery. Three weeks later, and behold! Our once candy-coated gourmand has undergone a transformation, akin to a caterpillar spinning its cocoon and emerging as a breathtaking butterfly. Now, the scent has evolved into a true masterpiece, a symphony of sweetness and warmth. Imagine cuddling up in front of a crackling fireplace, surrounded by the aroma of rich vanilla, velvety caramel, and a sprinkle of magic that transports you to an old wooden box, the kind that holds secrets and whispers of ages past. In this aromatic masterpiece, there's a touch of whimsy, as if the fragrance is playing a game of hide-and-seek with a memory of metal gears. It's like the scent is whispering to your senses, "Look, there's a hint of steampunk charm in here, but shhh, it's our little secret!" Now, some may call that metal note faint or even imagined, but isn't that part of the allure? In the enchanting world of perfumes, sometimes it's the faintest of notes that leave the most significant impressions, like a wink from a mischievous faerie. Note to self: Never underestimate the power of time and chemistry, for even the most unassuming fragrances can weave their magic and leave us yearning for a world where we smell as enchanting as this hidden gem.

Oh, well, well, well..... gather 'round, ladies and gentlemen, and let me regale you with the tale of a scent that can only be described as the aroma of...a haunted restroom! Yes, beware, for this fragrance carries with it the spirit of, dare I say, a scent experience you'll never forget! Imagine a fragrance so sharp and bitter, it could make onions cry with envy. It's like the perfume decided to take revenge on all the other sweet and lovely scents out there, saying, "Not today, spicy floral fantasies! I'm here to rain on your fragrant parade!" Oh, and the clever twist here is that it boasts a unique "urine-like" charm! Yes, folks, this perfume is so bold and daring that it dabbles in the olfactory art of bathroom humor. Who knew that urine could be a source of inspiration for the perfume world? A true trailblazer, indeed! But wait, there's more! This scent is like the ghost of decay, resurrected from a long-lost crypt, wafting through the air to give you that "day-old coffin" ambiance. Forget about those mundane scents that evoke feelings of life and vitality; this one screams, "Embrace the darkness and dance with the decay!" And oh, the longevity! It's the gift that keeps on giving, whether you like it or not. Once this fragrance sets its sights on your skin, it's there for good, an eternal reminder of your brave encounter with the essence of...questionable choices. Now, let's not forget that the listed notes were just playing a game of hide-and-seek. They're elusive little rascals, hiding behind the bold wall of "mostly urine." Why have predictable and recognizable notes when you can have an enigmatic urine-inspired mystery? my god... and people describe this scent as plescent?! all death and urinal to me.